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PIRSA-MLA “Productive and Sustainable Livestock” TFI Field Day

27 Oct 2026 | 08:30 AM
Tintinara, SA
Grain-fed Cattle
Grass-fed Cattle
Sheep
Goat
Free

Join us for a field day with South Australia’s largest red meat processor on supply chain drivers and market expectations for emissions accounting, and see how TFI is using OptiWeigh technology for on-farm decision making.

Presenters:

  • Emma Winslow (PIRSA Project Manager)
  • Frances Carter (Thomas Foods International, Group Sustainability Manager)
  • Martin Ebbs (Thomas Foods International, Southern Cross Farm Manager)

A practical and informative field day connecting market expectations with on-farm practice, featuring supply chain insights and a tour of Southern Cross Feedlot and Station.

Field Day: 8:45am - 1:00pm Morning tea & lunch provided.

8:45 - 10:30am: Presentations:

  • Frances Carter
  • James Allen
  • Martin Ebbs

10:30-10:45am: Morning tea

10:45 - 12:45pm: Field tours and demonstration

  • Visit to Southern Cross Feedlot
  • Visit Southern Cross Station to discuss TFI's OptiWeigh demonstration and hear from OptiWeigh rep Alex Holt

12:45pm: Lunch and close

Arrive from 8:30-8:45am with parking at Southern Cross farm/feedlot.

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